News: Recently, Sri Lanka’s entire cabinet resigned over inability to handle the ongoing country’s worsening economic crisis. It is undergoing a state of emergency due to a deteriorating food and fuel crisis. What were the reasons behind Sri Lanka’s economic crisis? In 2019, the newly-elected government of Sri Lanka has been accused of announcing a… Continue reading Lessons from the implosion of Sri Lanka’s tiny economy?
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The road to Ukraine peace runs through Delhi
Context: Nearly 40 days ago, Russia launched a military invasion of Ukraine. Despite peace talks, direct negotiations between the conflicting parties have failed to make much progress. India can play an important role in its resolution. Mediation as a conflict resolution tool that can assist the parties in identifying their hidden ‘interests’. It is a… Continue reading The road to Ukraine peace runs through Delhi
Push the policy needle forward on migrant support
Context: After the migrant crisis of 2020, migrants became a focus of large scale relief efforts by governments and civil society. The Government ramped up the One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) project, announced the Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHC) scheme, set up the e-Shram portal and began to draft a migration policy. Present status… Continue reading Push the policy needle forward on migrant support
Explained: Reforming death penalty
Context: This week, the Bench headed by Justice Lalit agreed to comprehensively examine procedures in death penalty cases. It is to ensure that judges who have to choose between life imprisonment and the death sentence have comprehensive sentencing information. Contents1 What has caused the SC to examine practices in death penalty sentencing?2 How are judges… Continue reading Explained: Reforming death penalty
A far reaching verdict that ends a regressive exception
News: In the case of Hrishikesh Sahoo v. State of Karnataka, the Karnataka High Court pronounced the end of marital rape exception in Section 375 (Rape) of Indian Penal Code. In the case, a husband approached the High Court seeking to quash the criminal proceedings against him. The charges framed were under Section 376 (rape),… Continue reading A far reaching verdict that ends a regressive exception
What’s Powering a Trillion Dollar Revolution
Context: In recent years, the Indian government has been adopting path-breaking digital initiatives across various sectors. These initiatives hold tremendous potential to spur entrepreneurship, increase India’s global competitiveness and meet the nation’s goal of “growth for all”. What are the thrust areas of the government’s digital strategy? First, a digital backbone for the country: The… Continue reading What’s Powering a Trillion Dollar Revolution
India’s trade pact with Australia will click: it ticks the right boxes
News: Recently, India has signed the first trade agreement with a large developed economy of the world after more than a decade. It was a path-breaking trade agreement known as the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) signed with Australia. India’s trade agreement so far India already has trade agreements with the Association of South… Continue reading India’s trade pact with Australia will click: it ticks the right boxes
Playing the strategic autonomy game
News: The Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to rush of foreign diplomats to India. India has welcomed Chinese, and Russian leaders. They have come for a personal meeting with the Indian Prime Minister. Why has India’s decision against condemning Russian aggression should not be criticised? First, India is not in Europe. In fact,… Continue reading Playing the strategic autonomy game
We need to talk about autism
News: United Nations has mandated April as autism awareness month and April 2 as Autism Awareness Day. In India, Autism is emerging as a major paediatric concern. So, Our systems have to be ready for it. Contents1 What is Autism?2 What are the steps taken by India to tackle autism?3 What are the challenges associated with… Continue reading We need to talk about autism
7 Lessons From The Pandemic
News: It seems that the Covid-19 pandemic may become endemic soon. In the last 2 years, Covid-19 has tested Indian governance among a number of other things. Therefore, it provides scope for learning a number of lessons from the recent covid experiences What lessons can be learnt from India’s experience with the Covid Pandemic? Firstly,… Continue reading 7 Lessons From The Pandemic
